Harlequins v Stade Francais

I have just watched possibly the best 20 minutes of any neutral sporting event of the season. Stade 17-16 up into stoppage time: Quins have 29 (yes, 29) constant phases of play - three or four times coming up inches short of the tryline, crossing to and fro across the field, before Nick Evans hits a drop goal from fully 35 yards that creeps over by feet at most.

I have just watched possibly the best 20 minutes of any neutral sporting event of the season. Stade 17-16 up into stoppage time: Quins have 29 (yes, 29) constant phases of play - three or four times coming up inches short of the tryline, crossing to and fro across the field, before Nick Evans hits a drop goal from fully 35 yards that creeps over by feet at most.

Unbelievable drama.

Something wrong with the Rugby thread?

But yeah, fair play to Quins, the decision going to the TMO was pure theatre. Depressing how good Evans looks tho, really. He left NZ for The Stoop because he couldn't get a regular gig with the ABs.

Interesting also to see another expensive league convert (Gasnier) dumped out on the wing.

Our Hangzhou rugby team is named after them, and our kit is basically a rip off of their second XV jersey, so officially supporting them.

Originally Posted by flibbertyjibber

Only a bunch of convicts having been beaten 3-0 and gone 9 tests without a win and won just 1 in 11 against England could go into the home series saying they will win. England will win in Australia again this winter as they are a better side which they have shown this summer. 3-0 doesn't lie girls.

I have just watched possibly the best 20 minutes of any neutral sporting event of the season. Stade 17-16 up into stoppage time: Quins have 29 (yes, 29) constant phases of play - three or four times coming up inches short of the tryline, crossing to and fro across the field, before Nick Evans hits a drop goal from fully 35 yards that creeps over by feet at most.

Unbelievable drama.

Yeah it was awesome.. To think people criticize Rugby Union

Originally Posted by vic_orthdox

Don't like using my iPod dock. Ruins battery life too much.

Originally Posted by benchmark00

Thanks Dick Smith. Will remember to subscribe to your newsletter for more electronic fun facts.

In terms of the regular excitement of matches, the Heineken Cup is possibly the best sporting competition in the world. Very, very rarely does it disappoint, unlike its international or footballing equivalents. My personal favourite match was this absolute thriller, anyone remember it?